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Royal Malewane Conservation and Research Centre

Royal Malewane

Foundation

Where Field Studies and Research Come to Life

Understanding wildlife is the key to conservation success, which is why The Royal Portfolio Foundation actively supports conservation and research projects with the goal of gaining insights that will help us act in the best interests of wildlife, people and the environment.

The Royal Portfolio Foundation facilitated the creation of the Conservation and Research Centre (CRC) at Royal Malewane, a space for researchers and conservationists to collaborate and share what they have learnt with local community members, guests, staff from Royal Malewane and neighbouring lodges, and reserve workers.

The focal point is the Nature Lounge, a beautiful space featuring Greater Kruger artefacts, where monthly presentations are hosted by conservation and wildlife experts while also providing a venue for teacher training, education programmes and conservation conferences.

The centre’s residence offers convenient accommodation for researchers from a variety of universities and non-profit organisations. In addition to their primary base in the south, the CRC also provides a secondary base in the north for the dedicated rangers and dogs of the reserve’s anti-poaching K9 Unit.

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The Avela Foundation

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The South African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB)

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We proudly support SANCCOB’s mission to protect South Africa’s seabirds through rescue, rehabilitation and release programs. This vital organisation has treated nearly 100,000 seabirds and reared thousands of endangered African penguin chicks.

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The Cape Leopard Trust

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As the name suggests, the Cape Leopard Trust is a South African conservation charity protecting leopards (the last remaining Big 5 predator in the Western Cape) and raising awareness of the importance of biodiversity through research, conservation action, and community education.

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Without majestic animals such as the rhino, Royal Malewane would not be able to offer the experience it does today. It is essential that we do our part in promoting conservation and protecting the environment.

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The Royal Portfolio Foundation has helped transform Sigagule crèche into a dedicated ECD centre because we believe in the power of education to change lives in our communities.

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